3023 Barker Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

3023 Barker Avenue is a 3-unit, 3-story residential building constructed in 2002 and owned by Peter Afriyie, located in the Olinville neighborhood of Bronx, New York. The building has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past five years, with the most pressing concerns centering around pest control and safety compliance. Notably, there is an ongoing violation regarding the failure to file required annual bedbug reports for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, which is classified as an "A" violation under the Housing Maintenance Code.

Additionally, Unit 3 has had persistent issues, with open violations from October 2019 related to window guard safety (5 missing or defective window guards) and a rodent infestation that required remediation. While the building passed rodent inspections in October 2018 and August 2022, these past inspections do not necessarily indicate current conditions. A significant historical incident occurred in September-October 2019, when the building experienced unsanitary conditions related to pests, resulting in HPD violations.

While there have been no reported violations since the 2019 pest issue was addressed, the recurring bedbug reporting violations from 2021 through 2024 suggest ongoing compliance issues with housing maintenance requirements. Recent data through 2023 shows that while some conditions have been addressed, there remain multiple open violations that require attention, particularly regarding bedbug reporting compliance. The building's documented history indicates recurring pest-related challenges over the years, and though recent rodent inspections have passed, the frequency of violations suggests that pest management has been an ongoing concern. The open violations regarding window safety in Unit 3 from 2019, if still unaddressed, would also represent a significant safety concern related to child safety features.